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Symphony Center Celebrates Halloween with "Hallowed Haunts"

September 15, 2009

CHICAGO SYMPHONY CENTER CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN WITH ANNUAL “HALLOWED HAUNTS" FAMILY CONCERT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 Civic Orchestra of Chicago Performs Spooky Music; “Haunted Ballroom" Offers Fun Activities for Kids The spirit of Halloween is creeping into Symphony Center! On Saturday, October 24, at 3pm, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago presents “Hallowed Haunts" - a special concert ...

Daptone Re-Release Rare Pax Nicholas (of Fela’S Africa 70) LP

September 15, 2009

The story of Na Teef Know De Road of Teef could have ended 35 years ago. Fela Kuti conga player and background singer Nicholas Addo-Nettey, or Pax Nicholas (he appeared on all of Fela’s Africa 70 albums between 1971 and 1978), released two LPs for the Tabansi Label with the Martin Brothers Band from Portharcort, Nigeria: ...

Renee Fleming Joins CSO for Opening Night Gala, October 3

September 15, 2009

CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OPENS 2009-2010 SEASON WITH GALA EVENING FEATURING SOPRANO RENÉE FLEMING AND GUEST CONDUCTOR PAAVO JRVI Concert Includes Music by Bernstein, Barber and Richard Strauss Saturday, October 3, at 7 pm. Presenting sponsor: Kirkland & Ellis LLP CHICAGO - The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) kicks off the 2009-2010 ...

Trumpeter Bill Dixon Interviewed at AAJ

September 15, 2009

Trumpeter and composer Bill Dixon is one of those rare figures in creative music who was both there as it took its initial steps and currently remains at the forefront of contemporary improvisation. In the last two years, he has directed or co-led orchestral configurations and recorded and performed with hand-picked small groups of international renown. ...

Enter the Nonesuch Records "Bill Frisell - Disfarmer" Giveaway Contest

September 14, 2009

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Nonesuch Records “Bill Frisell - Disfarmer“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on October 11th. Click here to enter the contest (Following Bill Frisell at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your Friends at ...

Guitarist Omar Haddad releases Ceremony

September 14, 2009

Guitarist Omar Haddad releases Ceremony, his guitar-piano duo album, presenting Original Jazz compositions. The event will take place on Friday, September 18th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Shrine, located at 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. (6th Ave. at 134th Street), New York. Featuring Jesse Stacken on piano. The uncertainty of a ...

New "Environmental Sound" Hemisphere Released

September 14, 2009

New Downloadable Format for Geoffrey Armes' Latest Musical Creation The new release from Geoffrey Armes represents a number of ‘firsts’ for the UK born NYC/Berlin residing composer. Not only is it his first ‘live’ recording but it is the first he is offering for sale via download on his own GeoffreyArmes.com website. He is also introducing ...

Vibist Jerry Tachoir to be Featured at Aaca African Street Festival - Nashville

September 14, 2009

Gerald Clayton: Touring in Support of Two Shade

September 14, 2009

Gerald Clayton will be touring in support of his debut album, “Two Shade", and bringing his trio into Europe for a couple of select dates. After being released on ArtistShare on July 1st, “Two Shade" has been getting tremendous feedback from fans and critics alike. The New York Times calls Gerald “musician of unusual polish and ...

William McBride's Piano Pieces CD

September 14, 2009